Short Story Theatre Hosts Tales of Banana Hating, Spa Loving, Dog Mating, And Following In Your Father's Footsteps

Short Story Theatre presents an evening of four warm, wise and wonderful true stories on Thursday, MARCH 28th, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. at Miramar Bistro, 301 Waukegan Ave. in Highwood. Tickets are $10 at the door. For pre-show dinner reservations (mention Short Story Theatre): 847-433-1078. Drinks are available during the show.

In "The Banana Incident," Elizabeth Brown of Lake Forest wonders whether the humble banana might scuttle a promising friendship.

Highland Park resident Lou Greenwald recalls how he took his young son along to a mating session for the family dog in his story "Puppies."

Actress Karol Verson of Niles searches for spiritual enlightenment in her story "The Spa: Getting Out of My Comfort Zone."

In "Sonny and Me," Barry Chessick of Northbrook recalls how he worried whether he could ever become as great an athlete as his father was.

Short Story Theatre was founded in 2012 and is dedicated to promoting storytelling as a vibrant, contemporary art form. Co-founder and Producer Donna Lubow says, "Stories are creative non-fiction, based on personal experiences. Our troupe of more than fifty members from Chicago and the northern suburbs melds writing skills and performance skills to entertain and inspire audiences."

For more information and for guidelines for submission: www.shortstorytheatre.com.

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